Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47

WILLIAMS CREEK· Holmes, Mississippi· Built 1995· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area79 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge7,350 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDMS03356

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 built?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 last inspected?

Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.